We’re rolling out new features, and we’ve updated our Payroll pricing structure to give you more visibility and control. These updates go into effect on September 1, 2018. Here’s what you need to know.

Payroll base fees:

US self-service (no tax service): $20 per month

Canada: $20 per month

What’s an active employee? An employee is considered active if they’re currently working for your business and are not on short- or long-term leave. If an employee goes on leave or no longer works for your business, make sure to indicate that on the Employees page so you won’t be charged for the months they’re not working.

What does this look like in practice? As an example, let’s say that in October, your Wichita-based business has three active employees. You'll pay $32 for payroll that month. (That's a payroll base fee of $20, plus $4 x 3).

Next month, one employee goes on leave. Once you've indicated that in Wave, you’ll pay $28 for payroll in November. (The same payroll base fee of $20, plus $4 x 2 employees).

Maintaining up-to-date active employees in Wave helps you keep accurate employee records, which in turn keeps your business compliant. It also ensures you’re paying the correct amount for Payroll each month!

These upgrades and price changes go into effect on September 1, 2018. Make sure to update your employees' status before then, so you'll be charged for the correct amount. And remember that accounting, invoicing, and receipts by Wave are still 100% free!